Specialist Rehab Engineering Digital Manufacturing Technician
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About The Role
The Rehabilitation Engineering Service (RES) provides essential clinical support to children and young adults with severe and complex physical disabilities. The service supports Chailey Heritage School and provides support to both clients locally and nationally where funding allows through patient outpatient clinics and other contracts. We work with many wheelchair services. Our service has recently undergone a digital transformation, investing in new manufacturing equipment, staff and digital processes, and we are seeking an innovative and skilled individual to help drive this progress forward.
About The Role
The Rehabilitation Engineering Service (RES) provides essential clinical support to children and young adults with severe and complex physical disabilities. The service supports Chailey Heritage School and provides support to both clients locally and nationally where funding allows through patient outpatient clinics and other contracts. We work with many wheelchair services. Our service has recently undergone a digital transformation, investing in new manufacturing equipment, staff and digital processes, and we are seeking an innovative and skilled individual to help drive this progress forward.
This is a new and exciting technical role that combines digital manufacturing and practical hands-on fabrication Engineering. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and implement new ideas that will enhance our service’s effectiveness and support our long-term sustainability.
“Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role."
Key Responsibilities
Utilise CAD/CAM, 3D scanning, and 3D printing to manufacture custom-made seating and postural management items, including foam-carved wheelchair seating systems.
Develop and refine Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacture (CAM) processes to improve service delivery and product quality.
Design, in collaboration with the Rehabilitation Engineers and Clinical Scientists and manufacture assistive technology devices for posture support, tailored for both personal use and commercial distribution.
Work with the Production Manager to enhance and monitor a progress-tracking for workshop jobs.
Supervise a small team of technical staff, ensuring high-quality provision.
Carry out regular safety checks on tools and machinery, facilitating repairs as needed.
Act as the Health & Safety lead for the workshop, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to conduct repairs, adjustments, and adaptations to assistive technology and postural equipment.
Provide technical support to Rehabilitation Engineers, Technicians, and clinical staff.
Why Join Us?
More Than Just a Job – Make a Difference! This is your chance to apply your technical skills to transform lives. You’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to helping children and young adults with complex physical disabilities, using the latest innovations in assistive technology.
If you have the skills and enthusiasm to take on this exciting role, we would love to hear from you!
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joe searchdfield Job title: Rehabilitation engineering Manager Email address: joe.searchfield@nhs.net Telephone number: 01825722112
01825722112 Ex 8455
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Mid-Senior level
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Full-time
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Management and Manufacturing
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Hospitals and Health Care
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